What is Gender & Sexuality Therapy?

The Gender & Sexuality course offers an in-depth understanding of gender and sexual identities, moving beyond traditional binary classifications. Designed for mental health professionals, this course provides the tools and frameworks necessary to support clients from diverse gender and sexual backgrounds in a queer-affirmative and inclusive manner.

What Does This Course Include?

In this 10-hour course, you will:

1. Learn about gender and sexuality beyond binary classifications, using tools like the Genderbread Person.
2. Explore power, privilege, and intersectionality with activities like the Charmed Circle and Privilege Walk.
3. Understand the unique stressors faced by marginalized gender and sexual communities.
4. Gain knowledge about different gender and sexual identities, their nuances, and significance.
5. Study the principles of Queer Affirmative Counselling and how they guide therapeutic practice.
6. Adapt existing counselling models to be more inclusive of queer identities and experiences.
7. Understand the therapist’s role beyond the therapy room, including advocacy, allyship, and building a support system.
8. Apply theory through case studies and role plays to practice inclusive therapeutic techniques.

How Will This Course Benefit You?

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work with clients of diverse gender and sexual identities. You’ll learn to offer affirming, inclusive care while addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. With practical tools and theoretical insights, you’ll become a stronger advocate for queer individuals both in and outside of the therapy room.

Ready to create an inclusive, supportive environment for clients of all gender and sexual identities? Enroll in the Gender & Sexuality course today!